Jun 17, 2022Staying Compliant with the Law When Employees Leave the Company — Fortis Law Partners LLCBy Elizabeth (Liz) Hartsel A new Senate Bill 161, signed into law by Gov. Polis on June 3, 2022, changes the way employers must notify separated employees of wage deductions, the penalties for unpaid wage demands, and the handling of fees in civil or administrative actions regarding unpaid wage actions…Compliance3 min readCompliance3 min read
Jun 6, 20226 Steps Employers Should Take Now in Response to Colorado’s New Non-Compete Law — Fortis Law Partners LLCIn Colorado, the status of restrictive employment agreements-commonly known as non-compete agreements-will soon change dramatically due to a new , recently passed by lawmakers and expected to be signed by Governor Polis. Taking effect in August 2022, if signed, the law will dramatically impact the use of non-competes in the…Non Compete Law3 min readNon Compete Law3 min read
Apr 21, 2022Employers: The Public Health Emergency is Not Over Yet, Make Sure You Know Your Ongoing Obligations — Fortis Law Partners LLCBy Leni Plimpton It is starting to feel, for many, like COVID-19 is “over”-after all, many of us have had COVID by now, masks are no longer required, big events are back on, and summer is coming. Nevertheless, employers need to be aware that the federal declaration of a public…Employment Law4 min readEmployment Law4 min read
Nov 19, 2021Complying with the Colorado Healthy Family Workplace Act HFWA — What Employers Should Do NowBy Elizabeth (Liz) Tillotson Hartsel Employers should be aware that beginning on January 1, 2022, all employers with at least one employee in Colorado must provide paid sick leave to their employees. …Hfwa2 min readHfwa2 min read
Nov 11, 2021How to Register a Trademark and Why It’s So ImportantThe entrepreneurs I work with are understandably focused on growing their businesses and not nearly as interested in legal considerations. However, when I tell a business owner that they could be risking their brand ideas, investor dollars, or even the future sale of their business by not protecting the key…Trademark3 min readTrademark3 min read
Nov 3, 2021What Employers Need to Know about Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work ActColorado’s Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE) recently addressed several loopholes that employers had relied upon to avoid some of the posting requirements in the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act. The CDLE’s updated includes detailed information about and interpretation of the Act, summaries of the Act’s statutes and rules…Equal Pay2 min readEqual Pay2 min read
Oct 15, 2021EEOC Reaches a Settlement on ADA Discrimination Claim Against Sprouts Farmers MarketBy Leni Plimpton On October 14, 2021, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) announced that Sprouts market would pay $280,000 to settle claims of disability discrimination. The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado by the EEOC, joined by three Sprouts applicants. The…Eeoc1 min readEeoc1 min read
Jun 15, 2021Data Privacy for All Sizes: How small to mid-sized businesses can protect their business and customersIn the digital age, information is shared regularly and seamlessly more than ever as businesses collect personal information from their consumers during the course of their daily activities. Businesses of all sizes should have a vested interest in adopting privacy policies that promote the responsible handling of personal information. …Data Privacy4 min readData Privacy4 min read
Jun 9, 2021Which long-term incentive plan is best for your business?Once you’ve decided to put a long-term incentive plan (LTI) in place, it’s time to review the options and determine which one will be the best fit. Below we’ll outline the top types of LTIs for privately-held companies and their various pros and cons. …Corporate8 min readCorporate8 min read
Jun 2, 2021Three reasons why your company should implement a long-term incentive planMany business owners and entrepreneurs grapple with whether they should have a long-term incentive (LTI) plan. Inevitably, that simple question leads to numerous others: Will it make a difference in attracting and retaining the best employees? Which employees should be eligible? What are the metrics for vesting or payout? How…Corporate2 min readCorporate2 min read
